Angelina Jolie has talked about how her kids prefer to stay out of the spotlight and do not seem interested in acting. She never tried to discourage them, but they’re simply “not interested.” However, that doesn’t mean they’re not interested in the arts. “I always wanted them to know as a part of — it’s such a wonderful family, to be creative, to be an artist,” Angelina said previously.
Several of Angelina’s kids have actually worked alongside her before, but they’ve taken on behind-the-scenes roles. Her daughter Shiloh surprised fans earlier this year when she appeared in a music video. And now, Vivienne has exhibited her vulnerable artwork about a challenging time in her life.
Through her artwork, Vivienne opened up about her mental health challenges.
According to reports from Entertainment Tonight and In Touch, Vivienne, 18, recently exhibited her artwork in Los Angeles. The art exhibit was reportedly titled “The Tulip Field,” and was inspired by her mental health challenges and previous hospitalization, which she wrote about in a statement describing her work.
In the statement, she revealed that she has struggled with an eating disorder, which is what led to her hospitalization. According to a photo of the statement shared via Reddit, Vivienne reflected on how she initially felt “angry, sick, and very alone” before “the kindness and warmth of the kids and staff at the hospital broke down the walls I had built so high.”
“The other kids there taught me how to be strong when you are at your weakest,” she reportedly wrote. “It was the worst and best time of my life and I am better for it.”
People are praising her for speaking up about it.
Photos of her artwork, which also included some journal entries from her time in the hospital, have touched a lot of people online. Given that there’s still a lot of shame and stigma when it comes to mental health (and eating disorders, more specifically), people really appreciated the way Vivienne depicted her experience.
“Wow, this was all very moving for me,” someone on Reddit wrote. “I suffered from an eating disorder for about 10 years. When others share in their recovery it can help those who are struggling in theirs, that’s powerful.”
“There’s too much shame and stigma surrounding mental health and the only way we can break that down is to be open and honest about our journey,” another person added.
Some commenters also reacted to Vivienne’s short but vulnerable journal entries that accompanied her artwork. “‘I feel guilty for needing to be in the hospital this long’ awww my mom heart breaks reading that,” a third person commented. “Very brave of her to be so vulnerable in such a public view. I hope she continues to feels safe and confident in her village.”
Vivienne also sold her art work at a street fair.
Photos from September 19 showed Vivienne selling her “The Tulip Fields” art work at a street fair alongside her brother Knox. According to People, she was seen selling items like prints, stickers, and cards. Her twin brother helped her set up her table and take photos during the event.
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